Computer & Information Sciences at Towson University
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Towson University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Towson University is located in Towson, MD.
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Online & Distance Learning at Towson University
Online coursework is an option at Towson University. Among 19,401 students, 1,638 (8%) studied exclusively online and 6,422 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Towson University
These rankings give you a sense of how Towson University’s Computer & Information Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #7 of 29 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #19 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #53 of 277 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #98 of 273 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #255 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #906 of 1,600 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #7 of 29 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #19 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #53 of 277 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #98 of 273 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #255 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #906 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Towson University
Those who finish Towson University’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,099 |
| 2 years | $72,359 |
| 3 years | $71,396 |
| 4 years | $92,650 |
| 5 years | $108,499 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Towson University take home a median $92,650, compared with $62,991 for all Towson University graduates — about 47% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Towson University stands at $21,967.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Computer & Information Sciences program at Towson University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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